Calendar of Events

Join us every Friday night for some of Asheville’s greatest Jazz musicians. Music kicks off at 5 pm!

Enjoy our special Weekend Menu. Available only on Friday-Sunday.

All items served with fruit salad with sweet cream and today’s rotating side salad.

*Individual Quiche from Rhu Bakery. A delicious savory quiche from Rhu. Bakery with egg, cheese and vegetables in homemade pastry $12

Ask server for today’s quiche selections

*Gourmet Grilled Cheese Panini
Choice of:

Triple Grilled Cheese with Muenster, White Cheddar and Swiss. $12

Grilled White Cheddar with tomato and bacon: $14

Grilled Brie with Ham and side of fig jam: $14

Grilled White Cheddar and Apple: $12

Soup of the Day;
Bowl: $5
Cup: $3

https://www.facebook.com/events/333575987234697/?event_time_id=333576050568024

We’re bringing back Movie Night Potluck at the Literacy Council! This event is free, open to everyone, and is a great opportunity to hang out with fellow tutors and community members, watch a movie, and eat some great food!

The rundown:
Friday, February 22, doors open at 5:30 pm, film starts at 6:00 pm
Double feature documentary shorts with discussion: The Trader and Out of Many, One (subject to change)
Bring a potluck item! (optional, and it can be an easy snack item!)
One free beer will be provided to everyone 21 and older (thanks to the generosity of Highland Brewing!)

Space is limited, so please RSVP here or to [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/1498511463625614/

Growing up in the mountains of Southwest Virginia the son of a musician, Chris has been around music his whole life. Picking up his first guitar at the age of twelve, he became a young musician that has played in several bands and groups including Stonewall Grey, a regional band that he formed with his father Melvin in the late 90’s.

After taking several years off from music to pursue his education, Chris has returned to music as a singer songwriter performing regionally for the past year. With strong influences from his Heartland Rock roots with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, and John Mellencamp, he enjoys writing about life with a little twist of history to it.

Coming from a region that is deeply rooted in coal mining and farming, Chris loves telling the stories of people we see every day that go untold. Passionately painting a picture in your mind, he will make you identify and feel the struggles and triumphs of life, love, loss and war like no other.

https://www.facebook.com/events/341387273119937/

A film, narrated by Danny Glover, which documents how the passage of Medicare in 1965 influenced the desegregation of hospitals in the South.

Followed by a discussion on healthcare reform:
a path towards a more equitable system.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2087158941366218/

Join the UNC Asheville community for Homecoming Weekend, February 22-23, 2019! From the Alumni Awards Banquet to a double-header basketball match up to a closeout event at the Orange Peel, there will be something for everyone!

https://www.facebook.com/events/777060605987047/

Season’s at Highland Lake welcomes you to an exclusive champagne-inspired Wine Dinner by Executive Chef Nate Sargent. The evening begins with the Chef discussing the menu for the evening and special guest, Tom Leiner from Grapevine distributing discussing the carefully selected wine pairings for the evening. A perfect evening full of fabulous food and wine.

Reservations are required so please call 828-696-9094 to reserve your table. For complete menu options and wine selections please check back with us. Lodging and Wine Dinner packages available. Please call 828-693-6812 for lodging information.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2064643506960433/

Liquid Motion® is a method and style of movement that teaches total acceptance of one’s physical and mental self. These classes provide the tools to explore the body’s natural movement, build self-confidence, and understand the body on a higher physical and mental level. Students will learn how to achieve seamless, natural movement quality by applying basic dance theory, fitness, conditioning exercises, and sensual movement exploration. Through self-confidence, knowledge of techniques, and power of individuality, Liquid Motion® provides the tools to further your education and exploration, on your own. Liquid Motion® stands out from other classes because our methods apply to any type of movement, enabling students to immediately feel successful, as well as continue their education beyond the class. This approach to movement makes our program an invaluable resource that provides long-term benefits, including a higher level of self-esteem, a deeper knowledge of oneself on all levels, and a stronger, healthier body that moves with confidence and grace.

This series starts on Friday February 15th from 6:30-7:45pm and ends on March 8th. This series is accessible to all levels and bodies, no dance or movement experience needed. For each missed class of a series, we offer 2 free open studio hours. These series sell out QUICk so snag your spot now from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean.

https://www.facebook.com/events/381960565684771/?event_time_id=381960569018104

Join Hues of Hendo in the Wine Cellar for an evening of painting and wine sipping with friends! We bring all the supplies & fun! Come with a design in mind – or choose from our illustration sheet. Whatever you choose, we’ll help you get it on glass! This is not a step-by-step class where everyone paints the same thing – you have options! Our artist will make her way around to every painter providing individualized instruction.
$25 per painter – Includes:
One clear, glass wine bottle
One strand of cork lights
All painting supplies
Instruction from our artist

Please register by emailing [email protected] to receive your invoice and reserve your seats.

Cheers!
Jessica

https://www.facebook.com/events/528029191022517/

Like pole tricks but LOVE choreography? Then this class is for you!
Beginner Pole Flow focuses on the dancing and movement aspect of pole. Get slow and sexy, and delve into the sensual side of pole to find your own personal style!
Whether you are new to pole, or have taken classes – all are welcome! We’re going to break down all those hip movements, body rolls and footwork using choreography each week so you can focus on getting in the groove!
Sign up, here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-104&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/385022692300678/?event_time_id=385022702300677

Y’all come out and help support the Blue Ridge Humane Society, have some great Beer and listen to some Second Souls and maybe we can get a few others on stage as well.

https://www.facebook.com/events/996035750599759/

February is going to be a month full of live music from the best of the best! 9 different nights you’ll get to listen to some amazing musicians while you sit back and enjoy your brew. Each performance will be 7:00-10:00 pm plus an extra performance from 4-6 on the 16th!
Live Music Schedule:
Feb. 1st – Johnnie Blackwell
Feb. 2nd – Rob Banks
Feb. 8th – Andrew Thelston
Feb. 9th – Johnnie Blackwell
Feb. 15th – Seth Brand
Feb. 16th – Guitar Heals (4-6 pm)
Feb. 16th – Johnnie Blackwell
Feb. 22nd – Rob Banks
Feb. 23rd – Andrew Thelston

https://www.facebook.com/events/246907252897339/

Funky Formal and Silent Auction, a fundraiser for Francine Delany New School for Children
Live music, dancing, and fun for grown-ups! Dress funky, formal, or both – anything goes!
Featuring our very own teacher band, Pop Quiz, as well as The Annex Band!
Join us on Friday, February 22 and consider becoming a sponsor or a silent auction donor today!
Contact [email protected] for sponsorships and donations.

https://www.facebook.com/events/277717742856408/

We’re so excited to offer our customers a new event this year! We will be holding the event indoors in The Summit. No need for a reservation or tickets, the movie is free!

Concessions, non-alcoholic beverages and a cash/credit card wine & beer bar will be provided for your enjoyment. This includes our $1.00 popcorn bags and delectable cheese boards.

The movie will be held indoors. Feel free to bring a blanket if you get chilly!

The movie will start at sundown, 7:00pm. This event is weather dependent and can be cancelled 24 hours ahead of time if weather isn’t agreeable. Attendees are not allowed to bring in outside alcohol.

https://www.facebook.com/events/309387489886426/

Check out this month’s live music lineup:

Friday 2/1 Supatight
Saturday 2/2 Sidecar Honey
Sunday 2/3 Station Underground

Friday 2/8 Porch 40
Saturday 2/9 Laura Blackley

Friday 2/15 Scott Moss
Saturday 2/16 Likewise

Friday 2/22 Devils in Dust
Saturday 2/23 Whiskeyhickon Boys

https://www.facebook.com/events/1840699919369829/?event_time_id=1840699942703160

Don’t miss this collaboration with The Watermark Theatre Collective, The Monte Vista Hotel, and Milton’s on Friday February 22nd! Enjoy dinner, dessert, and a murder mystery show where guests will be asked to help characters determine who the mystery killer is. This will be a fun and exciting evening of dinner theatre you don’t want to miss! This will be a very fun show lots of laughs.

Friday February 22nd, 2019
$55 per ticket includes Dinner, Dessert, and the Interactive Dinner Theatre Experience
Dinner and Experience start at 7pm

Dinner Menu

1st – Grilled asparagus, pickled white asparagus, brown butter hollandaise, toasted almonds

2nd – Lemon brined chicken breast, butternut squash, pappadew peppers, ricotta salata
or
Roasted butternut squash, pumpkin seed granola, carrot purée, sage and a house made farmers cheese

3rd – Olive oil cake, poached pear, white wine, fluid gel, candied rosemary

More Info:
Here is this synopsis
Things get hilarious and deadly when Vici Torious tries to make the next “The Voice” a hit with borrowed money, washed up talent from former Trolling Bones members, and a fresh faced country girl from the Burger Up. All signs point to MURDER and it’s simply not to be missed!

Call (828) 669-8870 if you have any questions!

https://www.facebook.com/events/588459464913212/

NC Songsmiths is an organization that produces tour series for songwriters from or based out of NC. Dave Desmelik is a singer-songwriter and instrumentalist whose musical focus is on original compositions. What attracts listeners to Desmelik’s tunes is the authenticity incorporated in them.

https://www.facebook.com/events/295415091325244/

Nick Gonnering returns for a cozy Sat night lounge session. One of our favorite live music performers! Nick Gonnering is a 12 string inspirational folk artist from the Asheville, NC area. His music is a reflection of his yogic journey through life and it centers around the heart, transformation, and clarity. After traveling the National Parks for the centennial out of a 1977 motorhome in 2016, Nick decided to truly pursue his passion for music and use his gift as a way to unite the people he loves. His most recent album “Finding My Niche” is an acoustic journal of his introspective journey into happiness and peace.

https://www.facebook.com/events/377139989728907/

Hosted by Thomas Yon
www.heirlummusic.com
FB: AVL Singer-Songwriter Showcase

Featuring Singer-Songwriters:

Spalding McIntosh
A songwriter from Brevard NC. He has been described by some as “smooth and powerful folk” but thinks of himself primarily as a songwriter whose genre knows no bounds. “I just write from the heart and sometimes it comes out rootsy, sometimes country, heck I’m not above writing a pop song! As long as I can get it out I’m happy.”
FB: Spalding McIntosh

Nick Mac
Candler native that has been influenced by just about anything under the sun but resides mostly in southern rock and country. Nick had a short run with the Apple Blue Horse Band. These days he’s trying to make his way as a solo artist. His music is largely inspired by love, good times and personal experiences.
www.nickmacmusic.com

Nathan Robinson
grew up in the northeast going on trips with his truck driving father, he learned life on the road from an early age. He and his family moved to NC at 15 and picked up on the southern culture after some awkward teen years and after his time in the Marine Corps, he returned to Asheville with a new found freedom. He began to write lyrics and realized he could sing and began to street perform. He fell in love with the art and packed up his car for livability and traveled around the country playing on street corners, small-town bars and alleyways with foot traffic and echoes. He writes about his travels and the experiences that come with it. He sings and plays with a slow soulful draw you can hear a block away.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2037419062971960/

Benefit for SAFE

https://www.facebook.com/events/1119376838226382/

A timely restaging of We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite, a seminal recording from the civil rights era. The piece will be performed by the NYC / Philadelphia-based ensemble Fresh Cut Orchestra with vocalist Melanie Charles. Recorded in the fall of 1960, the Freedom Now Suite was the most openly political jazz recording ever made, combining musical prowess with political dialogue. Nearly 60 years later, the issues posed by We Insist! are still relevant to our current political moment.

Presented as a part of Come Hear North Carolina, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources and the North Carolina Arts Council. Additional support provided by UNC Asheville.

More info: http://www.blackmountaincollege.org/performance-we-insist-the-fresh-cut-orchestra/

https://www.facebook.com/events/390118171795007/?event_time_id=390118175128340

Chicago Don hosts the AGB Stage for our Big City Blues Jam. Come sign up to play!

Chicago, Detroit, New York. Bright lights. Big city. Get mesmerized in the sound of Big City Blues. Clear, sharp melodies on horns and harps contrast the deep, rich back beats of the electric bass. Keyboard riffs battle electric guitars that are on fire, and classic blues drum beats drive home the groove. Lose yourself in a night of soulful music reminiscent of Freddie King, Charlie Robison, Billie Holiday, Luther Allison in the smoke filled dance halls of the past.

https://www.facebook.com/events/285784058770493/?event_time_id=285784068770492

Music by Tom Snow; Lyrics by Dean Pitchford; Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie

A musical version of the 1984 film! When teenager Ren McCormack moves from Chicago to a small town, he isn’t prepared for the stifling local laws, including a ban on dancing and rock music instituted by the local preacher. As he struggles to fit in, he encourages his classmates to defy the local pastor and call for a rock’n’roll prom. Fist pump!

“Footloose” combines songs from the hit 1984 soundtrack with dynamic new songs – and though it might seem like just a lot of fun, it also celebrates the wisdom of opening minds and listening to the voices of young people. Director Jerry Crouch, music director Lynda Ferrell Shuler, and choreographer Tina Pisano-Foor have put together an incredible cast of students and adults from our community to bring “Footloose” to life!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2588474317859196/?event_time_id=2588474351192526

We’re so excited to offer our customers a new family friendly event this year! No need for a reservation or tickets, the movie is free!

Concessions, non-alcoholic beverages and a cash/cc wine & beer bar will be provided for your enjoyment. This includes our $1.00 popcorn bags and delectable cheese boards.

Seating is provided indoors at our event space, The Summit.

The movie will start at sundown at 7:30pm. Attendees are not allowed to bring in outside alcohol.

https://www.facebook.com/events/798043263878452/

From the moment he enters a room, it becomes clear that Jay Allen is here to tell his story. The tattoo-clad singer/songwriter has his heart inked on his sleeve, so to speak, and sings with conviction onstage that stems from the lessons his parents taught him and the music he heard around the house. Knowing the stage was the only place he wanted to be, and so Jay packed his bags and moved to Nashville. Working day and night, Jay has achieved major milestones in the course of the past few years: he’s signed a publishing and development deal with Sony/ATV publishing, enlisted management team Edge Artist Management and released a five-song EP, which produced his first hit single Sounds Good To Me dubbed a Highway Find on SiriusXM’s The Highway. The budding musician continued to perform and write, honing his craft with the likes of ACM-nominated songwriter Phil Barton and Lindsay Rimes, both credited as co-writers on his debut single. Born and raised in rural Iowa, Jay discovered his love of performing one Sunday amidst the congregation of his church, Jay initially attempted singing harmonies with the ladies, much to the chagrin of his pastor. Proving his chops, he was invited to sing solo the following Sunday and thus, a passion was born: “There’s nothing like being on the stage. When the lights come up and the band starts playing and I get behind that mic , I’m alive. To spending every day writing, then see your songs come to life on a record, then see people laughing and dancing along, it’s heaven on earth.”

Join Samata and Kalidas for an evening of mantra, Bhakti, and kirtan. They will be accompanied by Michal Oliver, Victoria Olmer, and Alvin Young. Samata and Kalidas are enjoying leading monthly kirtan at Violet Owl Wellness.

Friday, February 22nd

~ Doors open at 7 and kirtan starts at 7:30.

Admission: sliding scale $10-15
Online tickets https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=630417&sclassid=643&sDate=2/22/2019&sLoc=1&sTG=24&sType=1

Please Note:
Street parking is free after 6 and there is also a parking garage nearby.

https://www.facebook.com/events/336916020255426/

JUST ANNOUNCED: C2 & The Brothers Reed on the indoor, taproom stage.
Friday February 22, 2019 | 8pm | FREE SHOW
INFO: http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/shows/c2-and-the-brothers-reed/
ON-SITE FOOD TRUCK: The Purple People Feeder ______________________________________________________

Hailing from Kentucky with a sound as unique and smooth as the state’s beloved bourbon, C2 & The Brothers Reed’s authenticity shines – in their music, and on stage.

Forming in 2013, the brothers hit the road to spread their sound and haven’t looked back. After the independent release of their first EP Hot Mess, along with an extensive tour schedule, they took to the studio less than a year later to cut their newest record Weigh Station Tour.

Split into sides, ‘Exit A’ and ‘Exit B’, Weigh Station Tour explores gritty rock and roll while referencing 60’s and 70’s era soul music, embracing a style that is nearly forgotten in the surge of modern sounds and technology.

https://www.facebook.com/events/352647448666052/

Coheed and Cambria
plus Maps & Atlases
Fri, Feb 22
Show : 8pm
Doors : 7pm
Ages 18+

THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT

www.coheedandcambria.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/531173083961100/

“Sawdust and Tinsel” (Ingmar Bergman, Sweden, 1953). Bergman presents the battle of the sexes as a ramshackle, grotesque carnival. The story of the charged relationship between a turn-of-the-century traveling circus owner (Ake Grönberg) and his performer girlfriend (Harriet Andersson), the film features dreamlike detours and twisted psychosexual power plays that presage the director’s Smiles of a Summer Night and The Seventh Seal, works that would soon change the landscape of art cinema forever. Doors open at 7:30 / Film begins at 8:00 pm. Come on in, get comfortable, have some refreshments and enjoy great films from around the world every Friday! Open donation.

Hustle Souls takes the stage at Sanctuary Brewing Company Friday, February 22nd, 2019! DONT MISS THIS!

About:
Once upon a time in the budding music-mecca of Asheville, NC, a man with a trumpet, an acoustic guitar and a mission metamorphosed into the synergistic soul/indie-pop band, Hustle Souls. With 2 ½ years of touring under their belt, the band’s feel-good, modern meets vintage sound, have earned them a reputation as one of the region’s most promising independent acts.

Lead singer and keyboardist, Billy Litz’s rootsy influences and vulnerable compositions are embroidered, garnished, and decked out by a powerhouse soul band. The rhythm section, Tommy Moore and Sean McCann aggressively usher in a tight jazz and R&B influence, while guitarist, Chris Everett, brings the group to the next level with his rock-ribbed feel.

​In 2017 the band was approached by gold and platinum mixer and producer Eric “Mixerman” Sarafin (Ben Harper, the Broadcast, Pharcyde) about making a record which has set the ball rolling at a different pace. Hustle Souls’ eclectic sound will soon come together on their debut full-length album, “Color.”

http://www.hustlesouls.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95AE2ZhPmKY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trUuIvQTgdo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hHgQHgTqdQ

https://www.facebook.com/events/788003038210392/

Unspoken Tradition is about new, original Bluegrass. Inspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional music, they bring a sound that is both impassioned and nostalgic, hard-driving but sincere. Their material is mostly original and reflects the ever-changing culture of Western and Central North Carolina where they call home. Their first release on the award-winning Mountain Home Music Company label, Myths We Tell Our Young released April 19, 2019.Their recent string of single releases from this album have gained the band national attention including a #1 spot on the Bluegrass Today National Radio Chart in October 2018 for “Dark Side of the Mountain.” Their debut recording, Simple Little Town (2013) saw quick success in radio including Sirius XM’s Bluegrass Junction where the band’s music continues to be in solid rotation. Their follow-up release, Miles Between was featured on The World Cafe’s nationally syndicated programming. Represented by Midwood Entertainment, Unspoken Tradition has quickly grown a fervent following touring throughout the US.

https://www.facebook.com/events/337671893751300/